Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a bar and a shared lounge. Boasting a garden, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around less than 1 km from Gaya Street (Sunday Market), a 12-minute walk from Karamunsing Capital and 1.8 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, luggage storage space and free WiFi throughout the property. All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at the hotel also feature a garden view. At Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre the rooms are fitted with a seating area. The accommodation offers a continental or buffet breakfast. A business centre and vending machines with drinks and snacks are available on site at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre. Oceanus Waterfront Mall is 1.8 km from the hotel, while Imago Shopping Mall is 2.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 6 km from Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu C.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Express

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Continental, Halal, Asian, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.6
High score for Kota Kinabalu

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Maryam
    Qatar Qatar
    This was really good value for money. The rooms were clean and pretty spacious. Breakfast was decent. The coffee was good. The toiletries were really really nice- they had dove soap and shampoo. The check in was smooth.
  • Mohd
    Singapore Singapore
    Friendly staff, clean room and breakfast was great.
  • Niran
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The whole experience over the 3 days was very satisfying. The rooms were very well designed and equipped. Showers were great. Bedding, fine.
  • Mohammed
    Singapore Singapore
    The room has a warm and cozy feel with a splash of orange.
  • Mew
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The staff was very helpful, the hotel was clean. Breakfast spread was good.
  • Nurul
    Singapore Singapore
    everything is clean. very clean hotel and comfy bed except pillow. location wise to malls okok. 15-20mins walk to malls. 10-15mins to markets etc.
  • Sasidhran
    Malaysia Malaysia
    We stayed here for 2 non-continous nights in 2 different rooms. I was definitely impressed how well the staffs were trained and the room was exceptionally comfortable and cozy. Breakfast was alright and parking is convenient. And I’m not gonna...
  • Sufinoor
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Dynand at the reception was very attentive and professional. He served me well as I waited at the lobby for chk- in. Well done and you certainly deserve an acknowledgement. Other frontliners also demonstrated a quality customer service. Keep it up
  • Sufinoor
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Welcoming hotel with friendly and professional staff. Attentive to detail and high sense of alertness.
  • Lisa
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Super clean and amazing staff. Housekeeper was attentive and checked in on us to setup the sofa bed.

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business facilities

    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business centre
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key card access
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (snacks)
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Wake-up service
    • Soundproofing
    • Interconnected room(s) available
    • Carpeted
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Lift
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock

    Accessibility

    • Visual aids: Tactile signs
    • Visual aids: Braille
    • Emergency cord in bathroom
    • Lower bathroom sink
    • Higher level toilet
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator

    Wellness

    • Fitness
    • Fitness centre

    Languages spoken

    • Mandarin
    • English
    • Malay

    House rules
    Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 18:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 05:00 to 12:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Refundable damage deposit
    A damage deposit of MYR 100 is required on arrival. That's about £17. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
    Cards accepted at this hotel
    American ExpressVisaMastercardCash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    A damage deposit of MYR 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel

    • Check-in at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • The prices at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Fitness centre
      • Live sport events (broadcast)
      • Happy hour
      • Fitness
    • Room options at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Twin
    • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.6).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Halal
      • Asian
      • American
      • Buffet
      • Breakfast to go
    • Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel is 450 yards from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.